Moving to Vanuatu from French Polynesia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from French Polynesia to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from French Polynesia to Vanuatu.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from French Polynesia to Vanuatu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vanuatu performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
French Polynesia performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though French Polynesia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
French Polynesia performs better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between French Polynesia and Vanuatu. To live, work, or study long-term in Vanuatu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vanuatu's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting French Polynesia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Vanuatu?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Vanuatu has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Vanuatu safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.
